Legal Practice 2 - Part A

Description

This course builds upon the course Legal Practice 1, focusing on the more advanced aspects of litigation and legal transactions. It gives emphasis to professional responsibility and relevant ethical behaviour. The course is made up of a number of components and modules which cover a variety of areas of legal practice where communication, research, advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. Students undertake simulation and drafting exercises and attend legal office placements in litigation and legal transactions.

Newcastle City Precinct

Learning Outcomes

3. Demonstrate development of the oral and written skills needed to practice law;

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the management of legal practices, time management, professional responsibility and professional ethics.

Content

This course builds upon the course LAWS4054A & LAWS4054B, Legal Practice 1, focussing on more advanced aspects of litigation and legal transactions. It gives emphasis to professional responsibility and relevant ethical behaviour.

The course further develops awareness and refines the skills that lawyers need when conducting litigious matters.

The course comprises components and modules which cover a variety of areas where advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. These include Property Law Practice, Family Law Practice and Criminal Law Practice.

Multi-term Sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A.

Requisites

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws / Diploma of Legal Practice Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice